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R601 GGK

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,362 mi
Last recorded145,362 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 GGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 145,362 miles

play in ns track rod end

play in steering rack

rear number plate

Fail 15 May 2013 145,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in ns track rod end

play in steering rack

rear number plate

Pass 31 May 2012 138,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

beam patterns poor

front & rear number plate

nsf lower swivel slight play

nsf track rod end play

play in track rods

rear box corroded

rear drop links

Fail 31 May 2012 138,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear box corroded

rear drop links

beam patterns poor

front & rear number plate

nsf lower swivel slight play

nsf track rod end play

play in track rods

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 May 2011 134,730 miles

front & rear number plates

osr indicator colour

rear exhaust corroded

rear lamp positions differ

slight play in ns track rod end

Pass 30 Apr 2010 129,706 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2010 129,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 123,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 117,508 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 117,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2007 105,878 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 93,920 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 93,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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R601 GGK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R601 GGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R601 GGK registered?

R601 GGK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R601 GGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 GGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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